Farrans wins RoSPA Gold Award for Scotland region
We have received a prestigious Gold RoSPA Award for our work in the Scotland region, demonstrating our commitment to the highest standards in accident prevention.
When it comes to health, safety and wellbeing, Farrans goes beyond basic compliance. Safety is our top priority, which is why are we are leaders in best practice in this area. Health and safety is embedded in everything we do and we have a culture of continual improvement. We care about our employees, our suppliers, contractors, clients and the communities we are operating in.
Our safety initiatives include our management system which instils a culture of working safely everywhere all the time, Time out for Safety events with our supply chain, regular Tool Box Talks, an award-winning approach to training for mental health and partnerships with organisations like Lighthouse and the Make it Visible campaign.
2026 marks the 70th anniversary of the RoSPA Awards, which began as a small event to recognise the achievements of companies prioritising the safety of workers in UK, and has now grown into the biggest and most prestigious health and safety awards programme in the world, with the 2026 awards attracting 2,000 different entries from nearly 60 countries.
The application process enables entrants to enhance their health and safety standards by encouraging reflecting practice, which contributes to continuing professional development (CPD), and emphasising the importance of ongoing learning to reducing workplace accidents. In receiving a RoSPA Award Farrans is part of a proud legacy of organisations dedicated to keeping workers and the public safe.
Julia Small, RoSPA’s Growth Director, said:
“2026 is a landmark year for the RoSPA Awards as we reflect on how far workplace safety has come in 70 years. It is because of the commitment of health and safety leaders like Farrans, that people today are safer at work than in the past, and sets an inspiring example for the future.”
The RoSPA Awards are sponsored by the National Examination Board in Occupational Safety and Health (NEBOSH), a leading global organisation, which provides internationally-recognised health, safety and environmental qualifications that raise the competence of safety and environmental professionals as well as individuals at all levels in the workplace.
Dee Arp, NEBOSH Chief Quality Officer and the Head Judge of the RoSPA Awards, said:
“NEBOSH is proud to be the headline sponsor of the RoSPA Awards. They provide an opportunity to celebrate excellence in health and safety, while also helping to strengthen a culture of care, accountability and continuous improvement. These awards are a powerful reminder that protecting people transcends borders, and that supporting employees to return home safe, healthy and happy each day is fundamental to long-term success and resilience.”